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Playing Bridge for a Purpose in the North Bay
From Shasta Lake to Fresno and Pacific Grove to Reno, bridge players gather for a higher purpose than just to enjoy a game with friends. On June 21st, they participate in The Longest...
Estrategias del cuidado: la comunicación compasiva
English Translation La fiesta de cumpleaños de la abuela “Esa no es mi comida.” La abuela de 99 años de Alexandra Castillo Weisgerber, quien tiene demencia, se estaba divirtiendo en su fiesta de cumpleaños,...
Staffer Peining Chang shares our learnings in Taiwan
International Symposium on Dementia Prevention and Care While the majority of our chapter’s activities are focused in northern California and northern Nevada, occasionally we are asked to share our learnings with others from...
San Jose resident’s journey from long distance caregiver to Alzheimer’s advocate
When a primary caregiver dies, other family members may quickly be pulled into the caregiving role. This is what happened to Ai-chu Wang and her brother 2 ½ years ago, when their father died....
Passionate and committed Walnut Creek donor honors her mother
Before Cheryl Gross was born, her mother, Nadine Pike, used to pray she would one day have a daughter or son blessed with confidence and determination. She wanted to have someone strong by...
Petaluma Walk to End Alzheimer’s – another demonstration of #SonomaStrong
#SonomaStrong – it’s a phrase that started showing up in October, after the devastating fires ripped through Sonoma County and other parts of northern California. It’s also a phrase that represents the dedication of...
Caregiver strategies: compassionate communication
Spanish translation Grandma’s birthday party “That’s not my food.” Alexandra Castillo Weisgerber’s 99-year-old grandmother, who has dementia, was having fun at her birthday party – until dinner was served. Alexandra comes from a...
